RAM 3500 2021

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

41 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 23V060000 SAFETY RECALL
302.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 9, 2023
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, and 4500, 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the heater grid relay with the ignition on or off.

Potential Risk:
An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the relay, free of charge. This will be a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2023 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers on or about 3/23/2023 and begin notifying owners on or about 4/5/2023. Phase 2 will include 2022 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2021 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers and owners on or about 4/27/2023 for Phase 2 and 5/11/2023 for Phase 3. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed March 28, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 13A. This recall is an expansion of and supersedes recall number 21V-798.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local RAM dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: 13A
Notice Date: Apr 4, 2023
Recall Date: Feb 9, 2023
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 22V904000 SAFETY RECALL
1.2M Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 8, 2022
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.

Potential Risk:
An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local RAM dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: ZB8
Notice Date: Dec 22, 2022
Recall Date: Dec 8, 2022
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 22V835000 SAFETY RECALL
250.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 10, 2022
Safety Issue:

FCA US, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles. A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.

Potential Risk:
Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the transmission dipstick and transmission vent assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is ZA3.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local RAM dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: ZA3
Notice Date: Dec 29, 2022
Recall Date: Nov 10, 2022
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 22V140000 SAFETY RECALL
370.4K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 10, 2022
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Potential Risk:
An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z20.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local RAM dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: Z20
Notice Date: Mar 29, 2022
Recall Date: Mar 10, 2022
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 21V925000 SAFETY RECALL
376 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 24, 2021
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 2500, Ram 3500, and 2021 Ram 1500 Classic pickup trucks. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) assemblies may have been manufactured with the incorrect amount of compressed gas, which can result in an improper air bag deployment.

Potential Risk:
An air bag that deploys improperly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y99.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local RAM dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: Y99
Notice Date: Jan 17, 2022
Recall Date: Nov 24, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 21V798000 SAFETY RECALL
131.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 14, 2021
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 3500, 2500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. An electrical short in the relay may cause a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.

Potential Risk:
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Owners are advised to park these vehicles outside of buildings or structures, and not near other vehicles, until the vehicle has been remedied. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay ("Relay"); if FCA US Recall ID Y08 (NHTSA Recall ID 21V-163) is open, then insulating material will be applied to the Relay after inspection. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y76. This recall has been superseded by 23V060.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local RAM dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: Y76
Notice Date: Nov 10, 2021
Recall Date: Oct 14, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 21V398000 SAFETY RECALL
448K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 27, 2021
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation.

Potential Risk:
Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will update the torque specification in the owner's manual and other published service documents. Dealers will also inspect the vehicle's wheel studs, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Campaign Y36 owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Campaign Y26 owner notification letters were mailed on December 1, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's numbers for this recall are Y26 and Y36.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local RAM dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: Y26, Y36
Notice Date: Aug 26, 2021
Recall Date: May 27, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 21V163000 SAFETY RECALL
19.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 11, 2021
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 2500, 3500, and 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay, which could result in a vehicle fire.

Potential Risk:
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay ("Relay"); if FCA US Recall ID Y08 (NHTSA Recall ID 21V-163) is open, then insulating material will be applied to the Relay after inspection. Customers are advised to not park these vehicles inside of buildings or structures, or near other vehicles until the vehicle has the final repair completed. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y76. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y08. This recall has been superseded by recall number 21V-798.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local RAM dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: Y08
Notice Date: May 3, 2021
Recall Date: Mar 11, 2021

Consumer Complaints

68 Complaints
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11437405 Other
Oct 19, 2021
Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

Brand new truck (226 miles) STOPPED RUNNING on Interstate 90 in Montana. Very dangerous situation, although was able to pull to side of interstate and was able to tow truck to Butte Montana and no one was injured. Nonetheless, had this occurred in rural area, snowy mountain passes, pulling livestock trailer etc (purpose for which truck is intended), could have easily been life threatening. Understand this may be the same fuel pump issue affecting many others. Should be recalled immediately. No warning, truck just went from 75 mph to zero in very rapid fashion. Please help put a stop to this asap. Extremely dangerous in winter and rural situation, and pulling livestock or other trailers, goose neck and 5th wheel. Happy to provide more info or answer questions. Thank you.

Corrective Action:

Brand new truck (226 miles) STOPPED RUNNING on Interstate 90 in Montana. Very dangerous situation, although was able to pull to side of interstate and was able to tow truck to Butte Montana and no one was injured. Nonetheless, had this occurred in rural area, snowy mountain passes, pulling livestock trailer etc (purpose for which truck is intended), could have easily been life threatening. Understand this may be the same fuel pump issue affecting many others. Should be recalled immediately. No warning, truck just went from 75 mph to zero in very rapid fashion. Please help put a stop to this asap. Extremely dangerous in winter and rural situation, and pulling livestock or other trailers, goose neck and 5th wheel. Happy to provide more info or answer questions. Thank you.

Additional Notes:

Brand new truck (226 miles) STOPPED RUNNING on Interstate 90 in Montana. Very dangerous situation, although was able to pull to side of interstate and was able to tow truck to Butte Montana and no one was injured. Nonetheless, had this occurred in rural area, snowy mountain passes, pulling livestock trailer etc (purpose for which truck is intended), could have easily been life threatening. Understand this may be the same fuel pump issue affecting many others. Should be recalled immediately. No warning, truck just went from 75 mph to zero in very rapid fashion. Please help put a stop to this asap. Extremely dangerous in winter and rural situation, and pulling livestock or other trailers, goose neck and 5th wheel. Happy to provide more info or answer questions. Thank you.

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: 11437405
Notice Date: Oct 19, 2021
Recall Date: Oct 19, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11437405 Other
Oct 19, 2021
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

Brand new truck (226 miles) STOPPED RUNNING on Interstate 90 in Montana. Very dangerous situation, although was able to pull to side of interstate and was able to tow truck to Butte Montana and no one was injured. Nonetheless, had this occurred in rural area, snowy mountain passes, pulling livestock trailer etc (purpose for which truck is intended), could have easily been life threatening. Understand this may be the same fuel pump issue affecting many others. Should be recalled immediately. No warning, truck just went from 75 mph to zero in very rapid fashion. Please help put a stop to this asap. Extremely dangerous in winter and rural situation, and pulling livestock or other trailers, goose neck and 5th wheel. Happy to provide more info or answer questions. Thank you.

Corrective Action:

Brand new truck (226 miles) STOPPED RUNNING on Interstate 90 in Montana. Very dangerous situation, although was able to pull to side of interstate and was able to tow truck to Butte Montana and no one was injured. Nonetheless, had this occurred in rural area, snowy mountain passes, pulling livestock trailer etc (purpose for which truck is intended), could have easily been life threatening. Understand this may be the same fuel pump issue affecting many others. Should be recalled immediately. No warning, truck just went from 75 mph to zero in very rapid fashion. Please help put a stop to this asap. Extremely dangerous in winter and rural situation, and pulling livestock or other trailers, goose neck and 5th wheel. Happy to provide more info or answer questions. Thank you.

Additional Notes:

Brand new truck (226 miles) STOPPED RUNNING on Interstate 90 in Montana. Very dangerous situation, although was able to pull to side of interstate and was able to tow truck to Butte Montana and no one was injured. Nonetheless, had this occurred in rural area, snowy mountain passes, pulling livestock trailer etc (purpose for which truck is intended), could have easily been life threatening. Understand this may be the same fuel pump issue affecting many others. Should be recalled immediately. No warning, truck just went from 75 mph to zero in very rapid fashion. Please help put a stop to this asap. Extremely dangerous in winter and rural situation, and pulling livestock or other trailers, goose neck and 5th wheel. Happy to provide more info or answer questions. Thank you.

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: 11437405
Notice Date: Oct 19, 2021
Recall Date: Oct 19, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11437405 Other
Oct 19, 2021
Defect Description:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Potential Consequences:

Brand new truck (226 miles) STOPPED RUNNING on Interstate 90 in Montana. Very dangerous situation, although was able to pull to side of interstate and was able to tow truck to Butte Montana and no one was injured. Nonetheless, had this occurred in rural area, snowy mountain passes, pulling livestock trailer etc (purpose for which truck is intended), could have easily been life threatening. Understand this may be the same fuel pump issue affecting many others. Should be recalled immediately. No warning, truck just went from 75 mph to zero in very rapid fashion. Please help put a stop to this asap. Extremely dangerous in winter and rural situation, and pulling livestock or other trailers, goose neck and 5th wheel. Happy to provide more info or answer questions. Thank you.

Corrective Action:

Brand new truck (226 miles) STOPPED RUNNING on Interstate 90 in Montana. Very dangerous situation, although was able to pull to side of interstate and was able to tow truck to Butte Montana and no one was injured. Nonetheless, had this occurred in rural area, snowy mountain passes, pulling livestock trailer etc (purpose for which truck is intended), could have easily been life threatening. Understand this may be the same fuel pump issue affecting many others. Should be recalled immediately. No warning, truck just went from 75 mph to zero in very rapid fashion. Please help put a stop to this asap. Extremely dangerous in winter and rural situation, and pulling livestock or other trailers, goose neck and 5th wheel. Happy to provide more info or answer questions. Thank you.

Additional Notes:

Brand new truck (226 miles) STOPPED RUNNING on Interstate 90 in Montana. Very dangerous situation, although was able to pull to side of interstate and was able to tow truck to Butte Montana and no one was injured. Nonetheless, had this occurred in rural area, snowy mountain passes, pulling livestock trailer etc (purpose for which truck is intended), could have easily been life threatening. Understand this may be the same fuel pump issue affecting many others. Should be recalled immediately. No warning, truck just went from 75 mph to zero in very rapid fashion. Please help put a stop to this asap. Extremely dangerous in winter and rural situation, and pulling livestock or other trailers, goose neck and 5th wheel. Happy to provide more info or answer questions. Thank you.

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: 11437405
Notice Date: Oct 19, 2021
Recall Date: Oct 19, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11433376 Other
Sep 17, 2021
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

Power steering comes and goes. They can’t get a part for 45 days minimum. Pretty much give them 60,000 dollars and they could care less

Corrective Action:

Power steering comes and goes. They can’t get a part for 45 days minimum. Pretty much give them 60,000 dollars and they could care less

Additional Notes:

Power steering comes and goes. They can’t get a part for 45 days minimum. Pretty much give them 60,000 dollars and they could care less

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: 11433376
Notice Date: Sep 17, 2021
Recall Date: Sep 17, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11431546 Other
Sep 2, 2021
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

The tailgate opened without command. Was pulling a 5th wheel at the time and when the first turn onto the hwy the tailgate contacted the trailer and caused the stability light to illuminate on the warning panel. This is a safety hazard for obvious load securing reasons and also create a hazard on hwy while trying to stop any further damage to trailer. The manufacture sent a representative to inspect the tailgate and determined that it did not open by itself. Rather absurd since that particular 5th wheel cant be hooked up without closing the tail gate. I submit this report since the particular combination of options on my truck may have caused the uncommanded tailgate opening. I am sure that other reports will start to come in on this problem.

Corrective Action:

The tailgate opened without command. Was pulling a 5th wheel at the time and when the first turn onto the hwy the tailgate contacted the trailer and caused the stability light to illuminate on the warning panel. This is a safety hazard for obvious load securing reasons and also create a hazard on hwy while trying to stop any further damage to trailer. The manufacture sent a representative to inspect the tailgate and determined that it did not open by itself. Rather absurd since that particular 5th wheel cant be hooked up without closing the tail gate. I submit this report since the particular combination of options on my truck may have caused the uncommanded tailgate opening. I am sure that other reports will start to come in on this problem.

Additional Notes:

The tailgate opened without command. Was pulling a 5th wheel at the time and when the first turn onto the hwy the tailgate contacted the trailer and caused the stability light to illuminate on the warning panel. This is a safety hazard for obvious load securing reasons and also create a hazard on hwy while trying to stop any further damage to trailer. The manufacture sent a representative to inspect the tailgate and determined that it did not open by itself. Rather absurd since that particular 5th wheel cant be hooked up without closing the tail gate. I submit this report since the particular combination of options on my truck may have caused the uncommanded tailgate opening. I am sure that other reports will start to come in on this problem.

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: 11431546
Notice Date: Sep 2, 2021
Recall Date: Sep 2, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11429264 Other
Aug 16, 2021
Defect Description:

WHEELS

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2021 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V398000 (Wheels) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2021 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V398000 (Wheels) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2021 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V398000 (Wheels) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: 11429264
Notice Date: Aug 16, 2021
Recall Date: Aug 16, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11389489 Other
Jan 22, 2021
Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

MY BRAND NEW 2021 RAM 3500 LIMITED LONGHORN, SUDDENLY STOPPED RUNNING AT AROUND 70 MILES. THIS HAPPENED ON I-84 BETWEEN CALDWELL, ID AND BAKER CITY, OR ON 19 JAN 2021 AROUND 9:00PM. ROADSIDE FAILED TWICE AT GETTING US TOWED TO SAFETY. THE 1ST TOWING COMPANY CALLED TO SAY HE DECLINED THE SERVICE AND WAS SURPRISED THAT THEY BOOKED HIM ANYWAY. THE 2ND ONE INFORMED US THEY HAD TO DECLINE THE SERVICE BECAUSE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WOULD NOT PAY A FAIR PRICE. BY THEN WE, THE TRUCK, AND OUR TRAILER WAITED ON THE INTERSTATE FOR 4 HOURS IN PITCH DARK AND VERY COLD WEATHER. WE WERE ABLE TO FIND AND PAY A TOWING COMPANY OURSELVES. THE DEALERSHIP INVESTIGATED THE NEXT DAY AND INFORMED US THE VEHICLE STOPPED BECAUSE IT WAS OUT OF FUEL. THE FLOAT OR THE PART THAT DETECTS FUEL LEVEL WAS STUCK IN BETWEEN WIRES OF THE FUEL PUMP. THE DEALERSHIP APPARENTLY DID NOT PUT FUEL ON THE CAR AND WE DID NOT NOTICE BECAUSE THE CAR WAS INDICATING A FULL TANK. THE CAR ALSO DID NOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM PROPERLY, INDICATING "DEF FAULT" BEFORE IT DIED. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF RAM VEHICLES AND THEIR SERVICES. A RAM 3500'S PURPOSE IS TO TOW HEAVY TRAILERS AND EXPECTED TO BE REALIABLE IN EXTREME ROAD CONDITIONS. THE BRAND NEW ONE WE BOUGHT COSTS $80,000+ AND IS THEIR HIGH END TRIM. HOWEVER THE CAR COMPANY AND/OR THEIR DEALERSHIP SEEM TO THINK THAT MISTAKES LIKE THIS ARE ACCEPTABLE/EXPECTED EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE HIGH POTENTIAL TO LEAD TO ACCIDENTS. THEY REFUSED TO TAKE THE CAR BACK BECAUSE IT WOULD CAUSE THEM TO LOSE MONEY AND I AM BOUND BY THE CONTRACT. ACCORDING TO THE LEMON LAW, THE CAR NEEDS TO BREAK DOWN TWICE BEFORE I CAN BE PROTECTED. THE CULTURE OF ACCEPTING LOW STANDARDS, ZERO CULPABILITY, INADEQUATE QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEMS, AND INCOMPETENT ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ARE A DANGEROUS COMBINATION THAT COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF LIVES AND TRAFFIC INCONVENIENCES.

Corrective Action:

MY BRAND NEW 2021 RAM 3500 LIMITED LONGHORN, SUDDENLY STOPPED RUNNING AT AROUND 70 MILES. THIS HAPPENED ON I-84 BETWEEN CALDWELL, ID AND BAKER CITY, OR ON 19 JAN 2021 AROUND 9:00PM. ROADSIDE FAILED TWICE AT GETTING US TOWED TO SAFETY. THE 1ST TOWING COMPANY CALLED TO SAY HE DECLINED THE SERVICE AND WAS SURPRISED THAT THEY BOOKED HIM ANYWAY. THE 2ND ONE INFORMED US THEY HAD TO DECLINE THE SERVICE BECAUSE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WOULD NOT PAY A FAIR PRICE. BY THEN WE, THE TRUCK, AND OUR TRAILER WAITED ON THE INTERSTATE FOR 4 HOURS IN PITCH DARK AND VERY COLD WEATHER. WE WERE ABLE TO FIND AND PAY A TOWING COMPANY OURSELVES. THE DEALERSHIP INVESTIGATED THE NEXT DAY AND INFORMED US THE VEHICLE STOPPED BECAUSE IT WAS OUT OF FUEL. THE FLOAT OR THE PART THAT DETECTS FUEL LEVEL WAS STUCK IN BETWEEN WIRES OF THE FUEL PUMP. THE DEALERSHIP APPARENTLY DID NOT PUT FUEL ON THE CAR AND WE DID NOT NOTICE BECAUSE THE CAR WAS INDICATING A FULL TANK. THE CAR ALSO DID NOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM PROPERLY, INDICATING "DEF FAULT" BEFORE IT DIED. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF RAM VEHICLES AND THEIR SERVICES. A RAM 3500'S PURPOSE IS TO TOW HEAVY TRAILERS AND EXPECTED TO BE REALIABLE IN EXTREME ROAD CONDITIONS. THE BRAND NEW ONE WE BOUGHT COSTS $80,000+ AND IS THEIR HIGH END TRIM. HOWEVER THE CAR COMPANY AND/OR THEIR DEALERSHIP SEEM TO THINK THAT MISTAKES LIKE THIS ARE ACCEPTABLE/EXPECTED EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE HIGH POTENTIAL TO LEAD TO ACCIDENTS. THEY REFUSED TO TAKE THE CAR BACK BECAUSE IT WOULD CAUSE THEM TO LOSE MONEY AND I AM BOUND BY THE CONTRACT. ACCORDING TO THE LEMON LAW, THE CAR NEEDS TO BREAK DOWN TWICE BEFORE I CAN BE PROTECTED. THE CULTURE OF ACCEPTING LOW STANDARDS, ZERO CULPABILITY, INADEQUATE QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEMS, AND INCOMPETENT ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ARE A DANGEROUS COMBINATION THAT COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF LIVES AND TRAFFIC INCONVENIENCES.

Additional Notes:

MY BRAND NEW 2021 RAM 3500 LIMITED LONGHORN, SUDDENLY STOPPED RUNNING AT AROUND 70 MILES. THIS HAPPENED ON I-84 BETWEEN CALDWELL, ID AND BAKER CITY, OR ON 19 JAN 2021 AROUND 9:00PM. ROADSIDE FAILED TWICE AT GETTING US TOWED TO SAFETY. THE 1ST TOWING COMPANY CALLED TO SAY HE DECLINED THE SERVICE AND WAS SURPRISED THAT THEY BOOKED HIM ANYWAY. THE 2ND ONE INFORMED US THEY HAD TO DECLINE THE SERVICE BECAUSE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WOULD NOT PAY A FAIR PRICE. BY THEN WE, THE TRUCK, AND OUR TRAILER WAITED ON THE INTERSTATE FOR 4 HOURS IN PITCH DARK AND VERY COLD WEATHER. WE WERE ABLE TO FIND AND PAY A TOWING COMPANY OURSELVES. THE DEALERSHIP INVESTIGATED THE NEXT DAY AND INFORMED US THE VEHICLE STOPPED BECAUSE IT WAS OUT OF FUEL. THE FLOAT OR THE PART THAT DETECTS FUEL LEVEL WAS STUCK IN BETWEEN WIRES OF THE FUEL PUMP. THE DEALERSHIP APPARENTLY DID NOT PUT FUEL ON THE CAR AND WE DID NOT NOTICE BECAUSE THE CAR WAS INDICATING A FULL TANK. THE CAR ALSO DID NOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM PROPERLY, INDICATING "DEF FAULT" BEFORE IT DIED. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF RAM VEHICLES AND THEIR SERVICES. A RAM 3500'S PURPOSE IS TO TOW HEAVY TRAILERS AND EXPECTED TO BE REALIABLE IN EXTREME ROAD CONDITIONS. THE BRAND NEW ONE WE BOUGHT COSTS $80,000+ AND IS THEIR HIGH END TRIM. HOWEVER THE CAR COMPANY AND/OR THEIR DEALERSHIP SEEM TO THINK THAT MISTAKES LIKE THIS ARE ACCEPTABLE/EXPECTED EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE HIGH POTENTIAL TO LEAD TO ACCIDENTS. THEY REFUSED TO TAKE THE CAR BACK BECAUSE IT WOULD CAUSE THEM TO LOSE MONEY AND I AM BOUND BY THE CONTRACT. ACCORDING TO THE LEMON LAW, THE CAR NEEDS TO BREAK DOWN TWICE BEFORE I CAN BE PROTECTED. THE CULTURE OF ACCEPTING LOW STANDARDS, ZERO CULPABILITY, INADEQUATE QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEMS, AND INCOMPETENT ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ARE A DANGEROUS COMBINATION THAT COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF LIVES AND TRAFFIC INCONVENIENCES.

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: 11389489
Notice Date: Jan 22, 2021
Recall Date: Jan 22, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11389489 Other
Jan 22, 2021
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

MY BRAND NEW 2021 RAM 3500 LIMITED LONGHORN, SUDDENLY STOPPED RUNNING AT AROUND 70 MILES. THIS HAPPENED ON I-84 BETWEEN CALDWELL, ID AND BAKER CITY, OR ON 19 JAN 2021 AROUND 9:00PM. ROADSIDE FAILED TWICE AT GETTING US TOWED TO SAFETY. THE 1ST TOWING COMPANY CALLED TO SAY HE DECLINED THE SERVICE AND WAS SURPRISED THAT THEY BOOKED HIM ANYWAY. THE 2ND ONE INFORMED US THEY HAD TO DECLINE THE SERVICE BECAUSE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WOULD NOT PAY A FAIR PRICE. BY THEN WE, THE TRUCK, AND OUR TRAILER WAITED ON THE INTERSTATE FOR 4 HOURS IN PITCH DARK AND VERY COLD WEATHER. WE WERE ABLE TO FIND AND PAY A TOWING COMPANY OURSELVES. THE DEALERSHIP INVESTIGATED THE NEXT DAY AND INFORMED US THE VEHICLE STOPPED BECAUSE IT WAS OUT OF FUEL. THE FLOAT OR THE PART THAT DETECTS FUEL LEVEL WAS STUCK IN BETWEEN WIRES OF THE FUEL PUMP. THE DEALERSHIP APPARENTLY DID NOT PUT FUEL ON THE CAR AND WE DID NOT NOTICE BECAUSE THE CAR WAS INDICATING A FULL TANK. THE CAR ALSO DID NOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM PROPERLY, INDICATING "DEF FAULT" BEFORE IT DIED. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF RAM VEHICLES AND THEIR SERVICES. A RAM 3500'S PURPOSE IS TO TOW HEAVY TRAILERS AND EXPECTED TO BE REALIABLE IN EXTREME ROAD CONDITIONS. THE BRAND NEW ONE WE BOUGHT COSTS $80,000+ AND IS THEIR HIGH END TRIM. HOWEVER THE CAR COMPANY AND/OR THEIR DEALERSHIP SEEM TO THINK THAT MISTAKES LIKE THIS ARE ACCEPTABLE/EXPECTED EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE HIGH POTENTIAL TO LEAD TO ACCIDENTS. THEY REFUSED TO TAKE THE CAR BACK BECAUSE IT WOULD CAUSE THEM TO LOSE MONEY AND I AM BOUND BY THE CONTRACT. ACCORDING TO THE LEMON LAW, THE CAR NEEDS TO BREAK DOWN TWICE BEFORE I CAN BE PROTECTED. THE CULTURE OF ACCEPTING LOW STANDARDS, ZERO CULPABILITY, INADEQUATE QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEMS, AND INCOMPETENT ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ARE A DANGEROUS COMBINATION THAT COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF LIVES AND TRAFFIC INCONVENIENCES.

Corrective Action:

MY BRAND NEW 2021 RAM 3500 LIMITED LONGHORN, SUDDENLY STOPPED RUNNING AT AROUND 70 MILES. THIS HAPPENED ON I-84 BETWEEN CALDWELL, ID AND BAKER CITY, OR ON 19 JAN 2021 AROUND 9:00PM. ROADSIDE FAILED TWICE AT GETTING US TOWED TO SAFETY. THE 1ST TOWING COMPANY CALLED TO SAY HE DECLINED THE SERVICE AND WAS SURPRISED THAT THEY BOOKED HIM ANYWAY. THE 2ND ONE INFORMED US THEY HAD TO DECLINE THE SERVICE BECAUSE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WOULD NOT PAY A FAIR PRICE. BY THEN WE, THE TRUCK, AND OUR TRAILER WAITED ON THE INTERSTATE FOR 4 HOURS IN PITCH DARK AND VERY COLD WEATHER. WE WERE ABLE TO FIND AND PAY A TOWING COMPANY OURSELVES. THE DEALERSHIP INVESTIGATED THE NEXT DAY AND INFORMED US THE VEHICLE STOPPED BECAUSE IT WAS OUT OF FUEL. THE FLOAT OR THE PART THAT DETECTS FUEL LEVEL WAS STUCK IN BETWEEN WIRES OF THE FUEL PUMP. THE DEALERSHIP APPARENTLY DID NOT PUT FUEL ON THE CAR AND WE DID NOT NOTICE BECAUSE THE CAR WAS INDICATING A FULL TANK. THE CAR ALSO DID NOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM PROPERLY, INDICATING "DEF FAULT" BEFORE IT DIED. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF RAM VEHICLES AND THEIR SERVICES. A RAM 3500'S PURPOSE IS TO TOW HEAVY TRAILERS AND EXPECTED TO BE REALIABLE IN EXTREME ROAD CONDITIONS. THE BRAND NEW ONE WE BOUGHT COSTS $80,000+ AND IS THEIR HIGH END TRIM. HOWEVER THE CAR COMPANY AND/OR THEIR DEALERSHIP SEEM TO THINK THAT MISTAKES LIKE THIS ARE ACCEPTABLE/EXPECTED EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE HIGH POTENTIAL TO LEAD TO ACCIDENTS. THEY REFUSED TO TAKE THE CAR BACK BECAUSE IT WOULD CAUSE THEM TO LOSE MONEY AND I AM BOUND BY THE CONTRACT. ACCORDING TO THE LEMON LAW, THE CAR NEEDS TO BREAK DOWN TWICE BEFORE I CAN BE PROTECTED. THE CULTURE OF ACCEPTING LOW STANDARDS, ZERO CULPABILITY, INADEQUATE QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEMS, AND INCOMPETENT ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ARE A DANGEROUS COMBINATION THAT COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF LIVES AND TRAFFIC INCONVENIENCES.

Additional Notes:

MY BRAND NEW 2021 RAM 3500 LIMITED LONGHORN, SUDDENLY STOPPED RUNNING AT AROUND 70 MILES. THIS HAPPENED ON I-84 BETWEEN CALDWELL, ID AND BAKER CITY, OR ON 19 JAN 2021 AROUND 9:00PM. ROADSIDE FAILED TWICE AT GETTING US TOWED TO SAFETY. THE 1ST TOWING COMPANY CALLED TO SAY HE DECLINED THE SERVICE AND WAS SURPRISED THAT THEY BOOKED HIM ANYWAY. THE 2ND ONE INFORMED US THEY HAD TO DECLINE THE SERVICE BECAUSE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WOULD NOT PAY A FAIR PRICE. BY THEN WE, THE TRUCK, AND OUR TRAILER WAITED ON THE INTERSTATE FOR 4 HOURS IN PITCH DARK AND VERY COLD WEATHER. WE WERE ABLE TO FIND AND PAY A TOWING COMPANY OURSELVES. THE DEALERSHIP INVESTIGATED THE NEXT DAY AND INFORMED US THE VEHICLE STOPPED BECAUSE IT WAS OUT OF FUEL. THE FLOAT OR THE PART THAT DETECTS FUEL LEVEL WAS STUCK IN BETWEEN WIRES OF THE FUEL PUMP. THE DEALERSHIP APPARENTLY DID NOT PUT FUEL ON THE CAR AND WE DID NOT NOTICE BECAUSE THE CAR WAS INDICATING A FULL TANK. THE CAR ALSO DID NOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM PROPERLY, INDICATING "DEF FAULT" BEFORE IT DIED. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF RAM VEHICLES AND THEIR SERVICES. A RAM 3500'S PURPOSE IS TO TOW HEAVY TRAILERS AND EXPECTED TO BE REALIABLE IN EXTREME ROAD CONDITIONS. THE BRAND NEW ONE WE BOUGHT COSTS $80,000+ AND IS THEIR HIGH END TRIM. HOWEVER THE CAR COMPANY AND/OR THEIR DEALERSHIP SEEM TO THINK THAT MISTAKES LIKE THIS ARE ACCEPTABLE/EXPECTED EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE HIGH POTENTIAL TO LEAD TO ACCIDENTS. THEY REFUSED TO TAKE THE CAR BACK BECAUSE IT WOULD CAUSE THEM TO LOSE MONEY AND I AM BOUND BY THE CONTRACT. ACCORDING TO THE LEMON LAW, THE CAR NEEDS TO BREAK DOWN TWICE BEFORE I CAN BE PROTECTED. THE CULTURE OF ACCEPTING LOW STANDARDS, ZERO CULPABILITY, INADEQUATE QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEMS, AND INCOMPETENT ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ARE A DANGEROUS COMBINATION THAT COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF LIVES AND TRAFFIC INCONVENIENCES.

Manufacturer: RAM
Mfg Campaign: 11389489
Notice Date: Jan 22, 2021
Recall Date: Jan 22, 2021

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